April 1997: Mother to wonderful daughter, now 25+ years old. Lots of experience as well as research and reading on child rearing.
February 2002: Prelicensing Training for Child Care Providers classes
February 2002: Universal Precautions class
March 2002: CPR and First Aid training class
March 2002: Medical Administrations class
May 2002: Child Care License approved
July 2002: Started doing daycare part-time for Mom’s Day Out
August 2002: Began full-time daycare for one baby, age 9 months. Enrolled a second baby, age 7 months, in September, for part-time care, and a third baby, age 4 months for part-time care. Regular license allows a maximum of 2 babies under the age of 2 years.
August 2002: Began online class (48 hours), Infant & Toddler Theory & Practice through Front Range Community College. Plan to get specialized Infant and Toddler Child Care License after finishing class and another home inspection.
December 2002: Completed Infant class, received A grade. Passed another home inspection. Infant/Toddler Daycare License granted.
December 2021: 3 Under 2 Child Care License.
Infant/Toddler Child Care License allows a maximum of 4 children under the age of 3 years (36 months).
3 Under 2 Child Care License allows up to 6 children with 3 under 2 years and 3 over 2 years.
2002- Present: CPR, First Aid renewed bi-annually, Medical Administration renewed every 3 years. Prevention of Shaken Baby, Prevention of SIDS, Recognition of Child Abuse, Standard Precautions and Immunization classes renewed yearly. Continuing education is 15 hours every year.
2016: Completed Level 2 in Colorado Shines daycare rating system.